Northern Lights (1997 TV Movie) User Reviews

Wonderful film, totally magic; agree with all comments made. I've been trying to get it for 11 years, and failed to date March 25 2009!

[dallisondavid · 10/10 · 25 March 2009]

I loved this film, and I've been trying to get a copy of it for 11 years. Alas, without any success at all!! I've seen the comments of Court_TV_fan600, and totally agree with everything said: It contains a magic which is rare. It is a comedy like no other - sad, surreal and with lots of meaning. I've read some negative comments about Dianne Keaton's performance, but I think she plays a GREAT comedy part in this: a busy New Yorker who doesn't really have time to leave the city, but she goes to the town, and, at first, 'sticks out like a sore thumb' in the small town. It's great to follow the film and see how she gets to love the place, the people and the child. Joseph Cross Plays an excellent part, too. Oh, how I wish I could see it again! Does anyone know where I can get a copy? Could you have one made for me? I'd be happy to pay you in advance. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I LONG to see it again and share it with my four kids. David (Wales, UK)

The Best Movie in the Entire World

[court_TV_fan600 · 10/10 · 20 March 2006]

This movie is a movie to love. It is better than any theatrical or production ever made. This movie defines life, my life anyway. There is not a scene in this movie where I can't directly relate it to my life. My life has been a living hell for the past 6 years, I have been on the upside of the roller coaster, no downside in sight, and this movie has ALWAYS been there for me. I taped it off Disney in 1997 and it has followed me ever since. There is magic in this movie, something that I cannot put into words. There is a spirit in it. Even though I have seen it probably thousands of times over and over again, I can still put it in and cry all the way through it. In fact, I think I'm going to watch it right now!

Joseph Cross, the best young actor.

[carrar · 11 February 2001]

Well, I'm here now, writing this message, just because Joseph Cross. Northern Lights was the first movie that I saw with Joseph, and I started to pay attention, and he's incredible, and in this movie, when he makes that feeling scenes, is very real and can bring you inside of the movie. He has a gift, he can make the emotions come out. And I almost cried too. It's a very nice movie, and I want to watch more movies with him.

Very talented actors and amazing characters

[kmilaknis · 10/10 · 9 June 2020]

I watched this movie in 2020 ( wasn't even born when this movie came out). I really enjoyed it. Even though it is a drama and some scenes are emotional, Dianne Keaton's comical character really lightens up the mood and forces you to laugh in certain scenes (btw, music for this movie was chosen perfectly, in my opinion). Joseph Cross's acting along with other actors was brilliant, characters felt very natural. Actually, I watched other movies with Joseph Cross like Jack Frost and Desperate Measures and that is how I came across this movie. And I'm glad I did. I watched it already 2 times and will probably watch it more. I guess I really like the harmony of drama and comedy in this movie. Plus, it;s old, well, for me anyways. Do I recommend this movie? DEFINITELY.!